Chisago County approves Conditional Use Permit for food‑truck commissary in Chisago Lake Township

On motion by Commissioner Dahlberg, seconded by Commissioner Dunne, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 26/0318-1, granting a Conditional Use Permit to applicant Brenda Lee to install a commercial/commissary kitchen in an existing 40' x 80' accessory structure and to store/park a food truck at 10904 240th Street in Chisago Lake Township. The motion carried unanimously: Swenson, Greene, Dunne, Montzka, Dahlberg in favor; none opposed.

The board’s written Findings of Fact concluded the proposal is consistent with the county comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, that the structure meets setback and screening requirements, and that the use is not expected to create traffic hazards or increased demand for public facilities. Key permit conditions include hours limited to 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (no activity between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless inside the dwelling); no non‑resident employees; the operation will not be open to the public; use of the kitchen limited to occupants of the property; annual certification of the permit; and required state and county permits (including a building permit and septic permit) prior to commencing operation.

The resolution names Daniel Matejcek as the property owner and Brenda Lee as the applicant and imposes operational and oversight requirements including maintaining vegetative screening, compliance with Chisago County signage rules, and making the property available for inspection to county staff or law enforcement. The board recorded the motion and vote in the official minutes; the CUP approval is conditioned on compliance with the listed requirements before the business may begin operations.